A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Martinsville regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request, made by us at East Central Reporter, sought detailed information about all current unpaid parking violations within the city.
In our quest for transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, we requested specific details such as the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of violation, and the total amount due. We believe that access to this public record is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasized our role in gathering and reporting news to the public. We highlighted that access to these public records is crucial for us to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
We also noted our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information.
The City of Martinsville has yet to respond to this FOIA request. As always, we remain committed to bringing you timely and accurate news updates as more information becomes available.
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